NOTE: This is a piece that I wrote for "Spiritus," the newsletter for St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Hurst, TX, where I assist. St. Stephen's is among the congregations that became divided when a good portion of the members decided to vacate the Episcopal Church. St. Stephen's (the Episcopal version of it) meets currently at a wedding chapel each Sunday, while those who have fled to the Southern Cone still take up residency in the original building.



My favorite movie to… Continue

In an effort to actually make myself delve deeper into the meaning of my Daily Prayers, I am going to start writing my ideas down in response to the daily Scripture and the studies of the Saints, if any for that day. I feel it will definately prove fruitful to my ministry and help give me a constant reminder on a daily basis. And it may prove to be a help to others as well. Please pray for my motivation as I answer God's urges to experience a deeper, more fullfilling immersion of… Continue

Who Do You Say That I Am? by The Rev. Thomas Squiers, CSB Sunday, September 13, 2009 + St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Hurst, TX www.ststephensepiscopal-hurst.org

Readings: Proverbs 1:20-33; James 3:1-12; Mark 8:27-38

+ + +

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of each heart be always acceptable in Your sight: O God our strength and our Redeemer.… Continue

I decided to try something different yesterday for a much needed and sought after change of pace. After work, I drove straight to the church and attended Evening Prayer. I have known we have this at 5:30 Monday through Friday, but had never attended. My thoughts were, "I know there will be no one there." But then, I decided that was the wrong attitude to have, Because after I left mass last night, I had a resurgance of my purpose in life. I awoke this morning with renewed vigor.



Yes,… Continue

Good evening everyone!

The member soliciting adult webcam websites has been banned. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
Steve Rice